32 teams in two age groups will compete this summer

The 14U and 16U Cups are open-invitation tournaments composed of 32 teams -- 16 in the 16U division and 16 in the 14U division. Each team is guaranteed four games. The events will be held in Cary, N.C., at the USA Baseball National Training Complex from July 8-10 (16U Cup) and July 15-17 (14U Cup). USA Baseball will award 32 teams the right to participate based on an application approval process. The timely submission of complete application information and the receipt of appropriate fees are essential to registration.

14U Cup Information

When: July 15-17, 2011Where: The USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C.Roster Limits: Minimum of 15 players, maximum of 20 playersAge Limit: May 1, 1996 (oldest birthdate of eligible participant)*Schedule: Minimum of four scheduled games -- weather permitting Cost: $1,000** ($300 deposit due with application and $700 team fee due by May 5)
** Teams are required to book all housing through the USA Baseball travel desk. A complete list of hotel options as well as additional details will be provided upon acceptance into the event.

 All teams will have optional one-hour practice sessions between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the National Training Complex one day prior to the event. Teams must have one coach or team manager present during this day to complete registration and check in with USA Baseball staff members.

When: July 8-10, 2011Where: The USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C.Roster Limits: Minimum of 15 players, maximum of 20 playersAge Limit: May 1, 1994 (oldest brithdate of eligible participant)*Schedule: Minimum of four scheduled games -- weather permitting Cost: $1,000** ($300 deposit due with application and $700 team fee due by May 5)
** Teams are required to book all housing through the USA Baseball travel desk. A complete list of hotel options as well as additional details will be provided upon acceptance into the event.

 All teams will have optional one-hour practice sessions between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the National Training Complex one day prior to the event. Teams must have one coach or team manager present during this day to complete registration and check in with USA Baseball staff members.

Due to the popularity of these events, USA Baseball will receive many more applications than spaces available for the USA Baseball 14U and 16U Cups. It is not first come, first serve. However, the sooner your team applies, the better its chances of ultimate acceptance. All completed applications (online registration accompanied by a $300 deposit in the form of either a check received at our offices in Durham, N.C., or a credit card* charged online) submitted by the deadline of May 5 will be reviewed, and teams will either be accepted or wait-listed in the following days. Deposit checks will not be cashed, and credit cards will not be charged until the team is accepted into the final tournament field. Deposits for accepted teams are refundable until May 15.

Credit card charges will include a 5 percent convenience fee.

Once accepted, teams must submit the remaining fee as well as a roster with a maximum of 20 players (minimum of 15) and a maximum of five coaches or adult personnel to USA Baseball no later than May 5. After May 5, each team will have the right to make a maximum of two roster changes by June 2.

For further information about the 2011 event, please email Nate Logan.